In December of 2022, Gale was hard at work in Boulder, CO - she was far from her hometown and was boldly navigating her first of two years at CU's MBA program with hopes of professionally and faithfully growing in God's plan for her. At the same time, Wes was living in Denver, CO - he was switching careers and pursuing a Masters in Teaching with hopes of impacting the lives of kids in the same ways that other teachers, coaches, and family members had done for him. After a Hinge swipe, a first date in Boulder, and next day flights that would begin two weeks apart for the Christmas break, Gale and Wes would both return to Colorado in early January for a second date and a committed relationship. Throughout their relationship, Gale and Wes have discovered love in many forms; however, few forms more significant than those involving God, family, and adventure. First, Wes would join Gale's church, Cornerstone Boulder, where the two of them participated in weekly Bible groups, hosted group dinners, and discovered a church that felt like their ones back in Bangkok and Nashville. Second, Gale and Wes would stay up late talking about the ways their families' beautiful stories have shaped a mutual desire to live a life filled with strong familial connection and joy. Lastly, Gale brought Wes into her beloved scuba diving world this last summer when the two slept, ate, and dived across Thailand's seas while exploring a world of sharks, cephalopods, and nudibranch (and all just a few months after tearing her MCL on the ski slopes of Colorado!); it's safe to say that Wes became more deeply smitten by Gale's shared sense of adventure that extends from the depths of oceans to the peaks of mountains. ---- Over time, we've found two words to be a steadfast part of our relationship: "this much". It's a spoken phrase that welcomes wide open arms and not only represents an expansive love towards someone, but also demonstrates a readied posture to share that love and to receive it, too. We are SO EXCITED to share this day with you! How much? This much 🤍 - Wes and Gale